IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK ABLAPL No.497 of 2026 Rakesh Singh …. Petitioner Mr. A.K. Subudhi, Advocate -Versus- State of Odisha …. Opposite Party Mr. M.K. Mohanty, ASC CORAM: MR. JUSTICE R.K. PATTANAIK Order No. ORDER 27.01.2026 01. 1. Heard learned counsel for the respective parties. 2. Instant petition has been filed under Section 482 BNSS by the petitioner seeking pre-arrest bail in connection with Valley P.S. Case No.339 of 2025 corresponding to G.R. Case No.960 of 2025 pending in the court of learned J.M.F.C., Jatni on the grounds stated. 3. Perused the FIR at Annexure-1. It is informed to the Court that the petitioner is having antecedents. Recorded the objection of the State. From the FIR i.e. Annexure-1, the Court finds that 225 mm iron road of 7 pieces removed from the premises of a company. It is submitted that the petitioner’s name is not mentioned in the FIR. The co-accused, namely, Sushant Samal was caught at the spot. It is claimed that the said accused revealed the name of the petitioner. Considering the objection of the State and theft of iron rods from the premises of a company, the Court is not inclined to grant pre-arrest bail to the petitioner but allows him to surrender before the learned court below to plead regular bail. 4. Accordingly, it is ordered. 5. In the result, the ABLAPL is disposed of with the direction as aforesaid. It is further directed that in the event, the petitioner surrenders within fifteen days from today before learned J.M.F.C., Jatni in connection with Valley P.S. Case No.339 of 2025 corresponding to G.R. Case No.960 of 2025 and moves regular bail, it shall be duly considered and in case rejected, he shall approach the learned Sessions Court during the second hour for an order on the same day. 6. Issue urgent certified copy of this order as per rules. (R.K. Pattanaik) Judge TUDU Designation: Sr. Stenographer